STMS Multiskilled Operator

Role Overview

Napier City Council seeks a versatile STMS Multiskilled professional to join the Water Services Network Operations team. This hands-on role integrates traffic management duties with three waters infrastructure maintenance, construction, and inspection tasks across the city's water network.

Key Duties

• Develop and oversee Traffic Management Plans compliant with current standards.
• Conduct STMS inspections and audits to ensure traffic safety and effectiveness.
• Offer practical advice on traffic management to team members.
• Perform inspections, repairs, renewals, and installations related to water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
• Respond promptly to leaks, blockages, overflows, and other network service issues.
• Identify, document, and report asset defects, risks, and maintenance needs.
• Maintain traffic management equipment and vehicles to ensure operational readiness.
• Assist in operating the hydro excavation unit and provide backup support as necessary.

Candidate Profile

• Holds a Level 1 STMS qualification.
• Possesses a full, clean Class 1 driver’s licence.
• Has knowledge of three waters reticulation systems.
• Confident in using small machinery, hand tools, and power tools.
• Familiar with workplace health and safety protocols.
• Physically capable of performing manual labor and confined-space work.
• Works cooperatively both independently and as part of a team.
• Customer service oriented when interacting with coworkers, contractors, and the public.

Additional qualifications such as TTM Planner Category A and B, Class 2 or 4 driver licence, and hydro excavation experience are desirable. Availability for rostered standby and occasional overtime is required.

Employment Details and Benefits

• Permanent full-time position: 42.5 hours weekly, Monday to Friday.
• Work location based at Napier City Council's operational depot with fieldwork across the city.
• Hourly pay range: $34.71 - $36.93 plus KiwiSaver eligibility.
• Five weeks annual leave after two years of service.
• Additional benefits include discounted health insurance, eye test subsidies, retail discounts, study assistance, birthday vouchers, employee assistance program, quarterly awards, social club, annual flu vaccinations, cultural wānanga, kapa haka, and Te Reo Māori language classes.

Additional Information

Napier City Council is transitioning towards a regional water entity under the Local Water Done Well reform, which may cause future adjustments in governance, organizational structure, and responsibilities. Candidates should be adaptable and ready to work within an evolving framework.

The council is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and inclusivity. Reasonable adjustments are available during the hiring process upon request. Employment conditions include pre-employment screening such as criminal record checks, health screening, and drug and alcohol testing.

Employees may be called upon to assist in Civil Defence emergencies when community assistance is needed.